Sanwa OBSN-30 on mdf 12mm

Hi all, only a question: my control panel was build on a 12mm mdf, i want change the chinese buttons with sanwa buttons (love fighting game), i look at measures and the space screw of OBSN-30 is 17mm, 17mm - 12mm (mdf) = 5mm screw, is enough ? can i mount that ? I also tought about buying OBSF-30 with clips, clip on plexiglass and after insert all in the wood but i don't know.. any suggest ? ( no metal CP thx)

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Ps: Sorry my english.